THE ESSAY IS IN A NEW PAGE UNITED NATIONS, GROUP B
Paragraph 7- Advantages of New York as site for the UNO
Above all optional locations for the placement of the United Nations Security Council, they chose New York. New York was chosen not only because it met the requirements but also due to the advantages of the location. New York is close to the crossroads of the World, it is compatible with safety, and contains the best available technical facilities. Along with this, no city can compare to its transportation and communication facilities. It is considered the cultural and recreational capital of America. New York officials agreed to offer facilities for 5,000 persons. Their offer included 250 suites for a period of six weeks and an additional 50 suites from the Waldorf Astoria. Grover A. Whalen, chairman of the Mayor's UNO committee, assured that more space would be found in Nassau and Queens if more space was required. Also, the mayor told the chairman," It is a privelge to be able to make your path easier. In the days to come you will find that nothing will be left undone by New York City and it's people to make you comfortable". Therefore New York would be the best choice as the location for the United Nations Security Council.
-Tasnim
Tasnim, I emailed you what documents we're using to support the new tqr (and I sent you therevised tqr)because document 6 doesn't support the tqr, I'll send you an outline I came up with if you want to use it and I could start a body paragraph.
Betty
Doc. #6 (Report On Uno site Irks Westchester) and Doc #2 (Secondary Doc- pg. 55) Oppositions
In the decision for finding a suitable location for the UN security council there were a few opposing sides.After hearing about the Uno's decision in placing the headquarters in either New York or Connecticut, Westchester County became upset. A storm of protest rose from Westchester County officials because they had reason to believe that their area was first choice on the group's list of recommendations due to it's proximity to New York. They had based their argument on a map that involved an estimated 140 square miles and would affect 10,000 people. They were unhappy about the decision.
Another opposition in this decision was Europe. After the second world war, Europe was no longer the political center of gravity that they had been for so many years. This made Europe very angry and jealous. Because the second world war took place in Europe, they were in a bad condition afterwards even though they won. However their victory was a slim one thus leaving their country very damaged. The United States, however, were unharmed and very strong. They replaced Europe and became the new political center of gravity, national oppositions
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Westchester County international oppositions
- Europe what I have so far for the essay
-Tasnim
Primary documents:
Topic: UN Security Council at Lehman Main idea: A recommendations to the Prepatory Committee about UN headquarters site was NY which had many neccessities needed to be the Capital of the World. (NY TIMES February 4,1946)
Supporting details:
In contrast to other sites, some of the people of NY and other towns affected, didn't bid for the honor of being capital of the world. (NY would rather stay neutral in those types of affairs)
Governors of NY state and Connecticut, mayors of NYC and officials of Westchester County expressed their gratification and cooperation.
The boundaries and conditions of NY, Connecticut, and Westchester County deserved a respectful hearing
I am confused by this statement. Are you? I think it means that the geographical conditions of those places are so good it's like they deserve an applause
Advantages of NY Capital of World: It's security, distance from the world's principal trouble zones, it's freedom of press and speech for unbiased (not prejudice) presentation of world news which was the very foundation of the UN work, great technical facilities and apparatus (their special devices and materials and systemic organization), it was the crossroads of world opinion (international crossroads), it's libraries and institutes were great for research work, it was the cultural and recreational capital of America, and it's cosmopolitan/diversity made a unique environment for World capital and harmony between nationalities.
Disadvantages of NY Capital of World: US has high cost of everything, the chosen site would cost about $60,000,000 and scarcity of dollar exchange made it harder for smaller nations to meet their contributions.
US as site for UN was irrevocable and their limitation to Eastern Seaboard made selecting NY inescapable.
Question I had:
What did they mean by other towns affected? (bullet one) Think about your question for a minute. How might a United Nations complex affect transportation into and out of the city? With all the representatives and their staffs working in New York City, how might that affect the situation of housing? Remember, as a diplomat, I have a pretty good salary, so I might want to live over in New Jersey or up in Connecticut and take the train into the city. Main Idea: The UN is trying to decide between a UN capital in a "Global City" or a "Campus". (NY TIMES Feb 17, 1946)
Supporting details:
On February 16, the UN delegates chose the Westchester Fairfield District as their permanent headquarters. But they needed to decide on the type of world capital to build, "Global City" or "college Campus".
All sides agree that it would be 2 or 3 years before UN could move from NYC to its permanent home so they have time to decide on it.
Global City (Sparked by Britain)
Supporters of this type of capital visualized the UN headquarters as an "international island in the US". They wanted it completely cut off from American life and protected from the growth of nearby cities.
The supporters stated that 2 square miles of land was needed to build a real international city with a life of its own.
There were plans to build an airport, internationally operated communications, radio station, and other facilities
Campus
This view was started by Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg during UN meetings
The ideas were that the UN should have small area necessary for international buildings, assembly hall, security council building, economic and social council building, offices, secretariat,and housing for officials.
The secretariat and delegates would have to live in near by houses.
The campus they wanted would have to be about 5- 10 square miles with special immunities but be actually part of the US. (Ex. Harvard has special privileges but is still apart of the State and Federal Territory)
Main argument is the cost of land which would be an added burden to the UN budget.
Dr. Gavrilovitch pointed out if they give UN area special status like national park, or place restrictions against industry, they wouldn't have to buy land for protective reasons.
Population of UN not certain
Question I had: What is the Westchester Fairfield District, what cities are in it? You might want to take a look at Google Map or Mapquest to see if Westchester County and Fairfield County (Connecticut) are adjacent to each other. If so, this area might be the one referred to in the articles as the Westchester--Fairfield District.
Main Idea: Hunter College's Bronx Campus becomes a proposed site for temporary UN headquarters. (NY TIMES Febuary 24, 1946)
Supporting details:
Bronx Borough President James J. Lyons thought Hunter's buildings would be "ideal for the purpose" of being temporary headquarters for UN
Mr. Lyons and Grover A. Whalen, chairman of Mayor O'Dwyer, accompanied the UN officials on their inspection of the college
Dr. Geoarge N. Shuster, president of Hunter described the idea of the UN at Hunter as disastrous Governor Dewey and Dr. Ordway Tead, chairman of the Board of Higher Education agreed with Dr. Shuster because they needed the college for 20,000 war veterans resuming their education on September 1st
The Navy had occupied Hunter's Bronx branch during WWII as a training camp for the WAVES and they had just returned it the previous week.
After tour of Hunter, David K. Owen of Britain Executive Assistant to Secretary General Trygve Lie, reported the UN was tremendously impressed and would take Hunter into account. He emphasized that there had been no offer made, they only visited due to Mr.Lyons' invitation.
Lyons said that Hunter's buildings weren't used by the college since the war began so they could stay a little longer.
The Bronx campus of Hunter consists of 4 ivy colored buildings, Gillet and Davis Halls, Students' Hall and the gym, each structure of Hunter has five floors and the gym has three.
Main Idea: Mayor O'Dwyer will be urged for the use of Hunter college as the Un temporary headquarters for Security Council. (NY TIMES February 25, 1946)
Supporting details:
The Security Council's meeting was set for March 21 and the UN officials were at their wits' ends searching for suitable quarters.
Mayor O'Dwyer would be urged at a meeting in city hall to make available the Bronx Campus of Hunter
Mr. Lyons said the mayor's opposition could stop the UN from locating there
Mr. Lyons and UN officials pointed out that the buildings and living quarters were vacant and wouldn't be required until the Fall term
Based on the UNs London experience, they needed Security Council meeting hall for 500- 1000 people (eleven nations were represented in UN), the Secreatiat would be about 1000 by September.
Secretariat already had began moving from London with only hotel accommodation's from Hotel Association of NY to stay at.
In addition to Hunter, the buildings reported on would be Sperry Plant in Nassau, the White law Reid Mansion in east midtown, the Empire State building and the Center theater in Rockefeller Center. As for permanent headquarters, the final location favored was in North Stamford, taking in Mianus River Gorge.
Main idea: After weeks of discussions, the decision was finally made to put the temporary headuaters in NY, Hunter College (NY TIMES Feb 26, 1946)
Supporting details:
On February 25, 1946, Hunter College was declared the new haven for the UN
Mayor O' Dwyer would give them a million dollar three story building in the Bronx Campus of Hunter for the Security Council, the first meeting was scheduled for March 21, 1946 and they would be there for 6 weeks.
Bronx Borough President James J. Lyons discovered the availability of the building recently vacated as training center for Navy's Waves. He wanted to let the UN use all the buildings, but George N. Shuster, President of Hunter disapproved because it would prevent veterans from getting an education.
Gym would be used as an assembly hall, other faculties would be converted into committee rooms, lounges, offices, and press rooms.
The announcements for the arrangements were made by the mayor in a half hour conference with Arthur D.K. Owen and Secretary General Trygve Lie of Norway.
Mr. Whalen, chairman of the mayor's UNO committee, said the Hotel Association of NY provided rooms to 300 members of the Secreatiat who would be there for the first meeting of the council.
A lease, similar to the one given to the Navy, would be negotiated with Estimate Board and UN
Other sites previously inspected were still under consideration for the permanent hq
Several hours earlier, 25 out of 100 UN employees, arrived at La Guardia from England
Main Idea: The UN is working closely with the mayor to find cities that could possibly be permanent headquarters site. (NY TIMES March 17,1946)
supporting details:
At a conference with Mayor O'Dwyer and the UN, the decision was made that if NY state was chosen for permanent headquarters, the temporary headquarters would have to be in NYC
Prepatory Commission in London said not to use any large city as permanent headquarters site, but the sub committee preferred a metropolis as temporary arrangements.
Dr. Stoyan Gavrilovitch, chairman , met with mayor O'Dwyer and mayor's committee on permanent headquarters. The UN gave a 26 page brochure with facilities that they wanted available as permanent headquarters.
Mayor hoped the Prepatory Committee would allow for the permanent headquarters to be a large city
UN needed some space for 1,000 people in the Secretariat, space for 100 and 2000 members of the Security Council, and 5,000 people in the General Assembly
Gavrilovitch said mayor gave assurances that the assembly hall and hotel accommodation's could be provided.
At a ceremony broadcast earlier at WNYC, the mayor regretted that UN eliminated Flushing meadows as a possibility.
Representatives of governors from NY, NJ, and Connecticut discussed possible sites.
Questions I had: If they already decided on Hunter as temporary site, why where they mentioning it agin at a another meeting? (check bullet one)
Main Idea: Discussions and arrangements are made for the UN's 3-5 year stay in the Bronx (NY TIMES March 1, 1946)
Supporting details:
Mayor O'Dwyer said at City Hall that no request was made to release that 4 buildings from the UN, but a letter from Secretary of State James F. Byrnes made the request
Contract was being drawn with the Board of Higher Education and the UN to give 2 Hunter buildings, gym, and cafeteria to UN from March 21 to May 15. The State Department also guaranteed to write a contract for extended stay at Hunter till the permanent site was ready, and it might take 5 years.
Petition with 3534 signatures from Students' Self Government Association of Hunter about bad effects of Hunter as permanent site.
Mr. Lyons hoped the UN would not stay at Hunter for 5 years but permanently.
Navy contracted to have everything ready be Sept 1.
Betty
Secondary documents:
Topic: United Nations headquarters
Main Idea: Discussing the political importance of locating the headquarters in NY (page 55)
Supporting details:
The political importance of establishing the UN headquarters on the northwestern shore of the Atlantic Ocean (in America) was not fully appreciated. (page 55,paragraph 2)
When WWII ended, 2 world powers remained. One extending from East Europe to Asia and one from 2 American continents across the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean (US). (pg 56,p 1)
Europe was no longer the only competitor for the role of the world's political center of gravity, as they had been for centuries. (pg 56,p 1)
UN headquarters had to be in a geographical location that would meet the requirements and it had to be close as possible to the new economic and political center. (pg 57,p 1)
The problem was securing US participation in the international organization because they didn't want to repeat the tragedy of what happened to the league of nations. (pg 57,p 2)
Because of President Roosevelt, American began to show a sign of understanding their country's new position in world affairs. (pg 57,p 2)
Locating the HQ on the US border would introduce the concept of international cooperation and defeat isolationism. (pg 57,p 3)
But the Americans (US) had declared neutral as soon as the prepartory commission opened deliberations. (pg 58,p 5)
"Headquarters in Europe idea" had never surrendered. But Europe was no longer the dominant political force. This had moved farther west. (pg 59,p 3)
Main idea (page 60) is deciding the site of the un headquarters (United states or Europe)
supporting details: (I made some changes chuck)
NY was being considered for the headquarters of the UN because of its huge metropolis and international crossroads. (page 60, paragraph 1)
New York's technical facilities are superior to those of any other American city.(pg 60, p 1)
Many of the cabinet wanted the headquarters in Europe because Europe is where a lot of the United Nation countries were located. Norway, Denmark, Great Britain, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Canada, Greece, Poland, and Moscow favored Europe. (pg 60,p 2)
The Organization's Executive Committee had recommended to its successor that the Headquarters be set up in the US (they don't say why). (pg 60,p 4)
If decision went in favor of America, location would have to be on east coast.(pg 60,p 3)
Andrei Gromyko favored US, but government would decide where in US. (pg 60,p 4)
A final decision had to be recommended to the General Assembly, every minute it was postponed more countries went in favor of Europe. (pg 61,p 1)
After a long time of waiting, an 80 to 14 vote finally declared the US as the site for the permanent headquarters of the UN. (pag 62,p 1)
By December 22, decision was made to put headquarters in eastern US. (pg 62,p 2)
Proposal: Permanent Headquarters could be in North Stamford and Greenwhich area, near NY, and the temporary headquarters in the city itself. (pg 62,p 2)
Governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts's had open hearted welcomes. (pg 62,p 3)
Finally the decision was made to put the temporary headquarters in NY city. (pg 64,p 1)
After losing the "Battle of Europe", the British were fully backing up NY. (pg 64,p 2)
Conclusion: Permanent Headquarters in eastern US
Temporary Headquarters In NY city
Questions I had:
Who are Andrei Gromyko and Adlai Stevenson? (They were mentioned in the article, but I don't exactly who they are)
Some answers are: Andrei Gromyko was the Soviet Union's representative on the UN Security council
Main Idea (page 65) is finding temporary quarters for the UN Councils and Secretariat
Supporting details:
Quarters for the Councils and Secretariat couldn't be found in midtown Manhattan because there was simply no space and therefore their was a housing problem. (page 65, paragraph 4)
Every proposed place had objections and disadvantages. (pg 65,p 4)
Finally, they focused their attention to the Bronx Campus of Hunter College (now know as Lehman college). (pg 66,p 3)
The campus had been returned after being taken over by the US Navy during WWII. (pg 66,p 3)
Advantage of Lehman: 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Disadvantages: The buildings were not air conditioned, and office space in form of over sized classrooms. (pg 66,p 3)
It was their best proposal and the Mayor, William O'Dwyer let them use it. (pg 66,p 4)
Because they moved into those empty buildings it deprived returned war veterans from resuming their studies, byt the myor let UN continue. (pg 66,p 4)
In 2 weeks the gym was turned into Council Chambers for the Security Council, Economic and Social Council, and the Trusteeship Council. (pg 67,p 2)
March 21, 1946: members of the Security Council had their first meeting. Welcome speeches were given by Governor Dewey, and Mayor O' Dwyer. (pg 67,p 3)
Main idea (page 67) is finding permanent quarters for the Councils and Secretariat that would serve for several years
Supporting details:
2 possible solutions for the Secretariat and Councils: get more space at Hunter and stay there, or go to Sperry Plant at Lake Success. (page 68, paragraph 1)* Advantages of Sperry Plant:Owned by War Assets Administration and had been built for war production but half the plant wasn't needed for this, whole plant was air conditioned, open factory area was suitable for Secretariat offices. Disadvantages of Sperry Plant & Hunter: 30 minutes travel from Manhattan to Hunter, 45 to Sperry, and it didn't provide a solution to the housing problem, and neither had a meeting hall big enough for the General Assembly. (pg 68,p 2-3)
April 8: Private meeting with members of the Security Council, no proposed solution except midtown Manhattan. (pg 68,p 4)
On behalf of NYC,mayor offered Municipal Auditorium on World's Fair grounds in Flushing Meadow for the General Assembly, Sperry plant for the Secretariat. Mayor said that Flushing would make good assembly hall and it was rent free plus $1,2000,000 in repair and remodeling.(pg 68,p 5)* While it was not what they had striven for, under the circumstances it was fine, but all the complications led the author to fear it would create discontent with NY as the permanent headquarters. (pg 69,p 2)
Mayor helped them find long term housing for the working force. In less than 30 days, they had 1,612 apartments in Great Neck, Parkway Village (Flushing),and Peter Cooper Village (Manhattan). The cost, $825, seemed high, but it was the most reasonable in NYC, and where else in the world could you work out a solution like that? (pg 69,p3)
Main idea: There were many instances where the public had come to the UN aid.
Supporting details:
President Truman cracked their housing problem and arranged for the building materials for the apartments so urgently needed. (pg 70,p 1)
Diplomats, bankers, real estate brokers, and contractors had helped them out. (pg 70,p 2)
Influential citizens had helped them get accustomed to NY. (pg 71,p 2)
Jorgine and Lucius Boome- well known in US- also helped them. Their faithful support, especially during the first years, helped them get acquainted with the country's leading figures in business, politics, and industry. (pg 72,p 2)
Thomas J Watson and his family also did a lot for the UN. (pg 72,p 3)
Nine months later, final resolution to question of permanent hq finally found. (Manhattan, NY. (pg 73,p 1)
Some answers are: The narrator is not only Norwegian, but he was the Secretary General of the UN. His name is Trygve Lie. The League of Nations existed from 1920- 1946. Countries had began to withdraw as WWII neared, and it was powerless to prevent WWII. So it ended in 1946.
End of secondary documents
Betty
Paragraph 7- Advantages of New York as site for the UNO
Above all optional locations for the placement of the United Nations Security Council, they chose New York. New York was chosen not only because it met the requirements but also due to the advantages of the location. New York is close to the crossroads of the World, it is compatible with safety, and contains the best available technical facilities. Along with this, no city can compare to its transportation and communication facilities. It is considered the cultural and recreational capital of America. New York officials agreed to offer facilities for 5,000 persons. Their offer included 250 suites for a period of six weeks and an additional 50 suites from the Waldorf Astoria. Grover A. Whalen, chairman of the Mayor's UNO committee, assured that more space would be found in Nassau and Queens if more space was required. Also, the mayor told the chairman," It is a privelge to be able to make your path easier. In the days to come you will find that nothing will be left undone by New York City and it's people to make you comfortable". Therefore New York would be the best choice as the location for the United Nations Security Council.
-Tasnim
Tasnim, I emailed you what documents we're using to support the new tqr (and I sent you therevised tqr)because document 6 doesn't support the tqr, I'll send you an outline I came up with if you want to use it and I could start a body paragraph.
Betty
Doc. #6 (Report On Uno site Irks Westchester) and Doc #2 (Secondary Doc- pg. 55)
Oppositions
In the decision for finding a suitable location for the UN security council there were a few opposing sides.After hearing about the Uno's decision in placing the headquarters in either New York or Connecticut, Westchester County became upset. A storm of protest rose from Westchester County officials because they had reason to believe that their area was first choice on the group's list of recommendations due to it's proximity to New York. They had based their argument on a map that involved an estimated 140 square miles and would affect 10,000 people. They were unhappy about the decision.
Another opposition in this decision was Europe. After the second world war, Europe was no longer the political center of gravity that they had been for so many years. This made Europe very angry and jealous. Because the second world war took place in Europe, they were in a bad condition afterwards even though they won. However their victory was a slim one thus leaving their country very damaged. The United States, however, were unharmed and very strong. They replaced Europe and became the new political center of gravity,
national oppositions
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Westchester County
international oppositions
- Europe
what I have so far for the essay
-Tasnim
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Primary documents:
Topic: UN Security Council at Lehman
Main idea: A recommendations to the Prepatory Committee about UN headquarters site was NY which had many neccessities needed to be the Capital of the World. (NY TIMES February 4,1946)
Supporting details:
Question I had:
What did they mean by other towns affected? (bullet one)
Think about your question for a minute. How might a United Nations complex affect transportation into and out of the city? With all the representatives and their staffs working in New York City, how might that affect the situation of housing? Remember, as a diplomat, I have a pretty good salary, so I might want to live over in New Jersey or up in Connecticut and take the train into the city.
Main Idea: The UN is trying to decide between a UN capital in a "Global City" or a "Campus". (NY TIMES Feb 17, 1946)
Supporting details:
- On February 16, the UN delegates chose the Westchester Fairfield District as their permanent headquarters. But they needed to decide on the type of world capital to build, "Global City" or "college Campus".
- All sides agree that it would be 2 or 3 years before UN could move from NYC to its permanent home so they have time to decide on it.
Global City (Sparked by Britain)- Supporters of this type of capital visualized the UN headquarters as an "international island in the US". They wanted it completely cut off from American life and protected from the growth of nearby cities.
- The supporters stated that 2 square miles of land was needed to build a real international city with a life of its own.
- There were plans to build an airport, internationally operated communications, radio station, and other facilities
CampusQuestion I had: What is the Westchester Fairfield District, what cities are in it? You might want to take a look at Google Map or Mapquest to see if Westchester County and Fairfield County (Connecticut) are adjacent to each other. If so, this area might be the one referred to in the articles as the Westchester--Fairfield District.
Main Idea: Hunter College's Bronx Campus becomes a proposed site for temporary UN headquarters. (NY TIMES Febuary 24, 1946)
Supporting details:
Main Idea: Mayor O'Dwyer will be urged for the use of Hunter college as the Un temporary headquarters for Security Council. (NY TIMES February 25, 1946)
Supporting details:
Main idea: After weeks of discussions, the decision was finally made to put the temporary headuaters in NY, Hunter College (NY TIMES Feb 26, 1946)
Supporting details:
Main Idea: The UN is working closely with the mayor to find cities that could possibly be permanent headquarters site. (NY TIMES March 17,1946)
supporting details:
Questions I had: If they already decided on Hunter as temporary site, why where they mentioning it agin at a another meeting? (check bullet one)
Main Idea: Discussions and arrangements are made for the UN's 3-5 year stay in the Bronx (NY TIMES March 1, 1946)
Supporting details:
- Mayor O'Dwyer said at City Hall that no request was made to release that 4 buildings from the UN, but a letter from Secretary of State James F. Byrnes made the request
- Contract was being drawn with the Board of Higher Education and the UN to give 2 Hunter buildings, gym, and cafeteria to UN from March 21 to May 15. The State Department also guaranteed to write a contract for extended stay at Hunter till the permanent site was ready, and it might take 5 years.
- Petition with 3534 signatures from Students' Self Government Association of Hunter about bad effects of Hunter as permanent site.
- Mr. Lyons hoped the UN would not stay at Hunter for 5 years but permanently.
- Navy contracted to have everything ready be Sept 1.
BettySecondary documents:
Topic: United Nations headquarters
Main Idea: Discussing the political importance of locating the headquarters in NY (page 55)
Supporting details:
Questions I had: What happened to the Leaque of Nations?
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761560118/league_of_nations.html
What do they mean by the World's politcal center of Gravity?
Main idea (page 60) is deciding the site of the un headquarters (United states or Europe)
supporting details: (I made some changes chuck)
- NY was being considered for the headquarters of the UN because of its huge metropolis and international crossroads. (page 60, paragraph 1)
- New York's technical facilities are superior to those of any other American city.(pg 60, p 1)
- Many of the cabinet wanted the headquarters in Europe because Europe is where a lot of the United Nation countries were located. Norway, Denmark, Great Britain, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Canada, Greece, Poland, and Moscow favored Europe. (pg 60,p 2)
- The Organization's Executive Committee had recommended to its successor that the Headquarters be set up in the US (they don't say why). (pg 60,p 4)
- If decision went in favor of America, location would have to be on east coast.(pg 60,p 3)
- Andrei Gromyko favored US, but government would decide where in US. (pg 60,p 4)
- A final decision had to be recommended to the General Assembly, every minute it was postponed more countries went in favor of Europe. (pg 61,p 1)
- After a long time of waiting, an 80 to 14 vote finally declared the US as the site for the permanent headquarters of the UN. (pag 62,p 1)
- By December 22, decision was made to put headquarters in eastern US. (pg 62,p 2)
- Proposal: Permanent Headquarters could be in North Stamford and Greenwhich area, near NY, and the temporary headquarters in the city itself. (pg 62,p 2)
- Governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts's had open hearted welcomes. (pg 62,p 3)
- Finally the decision was made to put the temporary headquarters in NY city. (pg 64,p 1)
- After losing the "Battle of Europe", the British were fully backing up NY. (pg 64,p 2)
Conclusion: Permanent Headquarters in eastern USTemporary Headquarters In NY city
Questions I had:
Who are Andrei Gromyko and Adlai Stevenson? (They were mentioned in the article, but I don't exactly who they are)
Some answers are: Andrei Gromyko was the Soviet Union's representative on the UN Security council
Main Idea (page 65) is finding temporary quarters for the UN Councils and Secretariat
Supporting details:
Questions: Who is the author of this book (all I know is that he is Norwegian and probably a member of the UN) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trygve_Lie
Main idea (page 67) is finding permanent quarters for the Councils and Secretariat that would serve for several years
Supporting details:
Main idea: There were many instances where the public had come to the UN aid.
Supporting details:
Some answers are: The narrator is not only Norwegian, but he was the Secretary General of the UN. His name is Trygve Lie. The League of Nations existed from 1920- 1946. Countries had began to withdraw as WWII neared, and it was powerless to prevent WWII. So it ended in 1946.
End of secondary documents
Betty